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Posted inBusiness, The Franklin Journal
Wilton accepts cannabis moratorium, public hearing set for Sept. 19
The Wilton Select Board voted to accept a six month moratorium for cannabis licenses on Tuesday, Sept. 5, and will hold a public hearing in two weeks.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Buying a backup generator for your home should not be a last-minute decision, experts say
Factors to consider include evaluating your needs, availability of the product and what you can afford.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s adult-use cannabis industry in full bloom
Sales continue to break records with August alone topping $21 million.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
State approves new Lake Auburn watershed boundary line
The Maine Drinking Water Program said a conservative boundary can be established with current data, but that further investigation would be needed to establish a boundary closer to Lake Auburn.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Small business program upended in wake of Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
A judge struck down a provision of a federal program meant to help minority-owned businesses, a ruling that could imperil other programs that benefit underrepresented groups.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Dragon Products owner announces plan to close Thomaston cement plant
The company cited escalating operating and logistical costs for the plant’s closure, which will result in the loss of 65 jobs.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
Biden to block oil drilling in ‘irreplaceable’ Alaskan wildlands
In a separate move, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is canceling all seven outstanding leases the Trump administration awarded for oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, in the state’s northeast corner.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Carmakers are failing the privacy test. Owners have little or no control of the data they hand over
Cars scored worst for privacy among more than a dozen product categories – including fitness trackers, reproductive-health apps, smart speakers and other connected home appliances.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Environmental Protection Agency delays new ozone pollution standards until after 2024 election
The decision avoids an election year battle with industry groups and Republicans who have complained about what they consider overly intrusive rules on power plants, refineries, automobiles and other polluters.